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Two Styles of Grieving: Intuitive and Instrumental
May 7, 2012 .
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We all experience losses, big and little, throughout our lives. When enduring a big loss, people fall into patterns that may be considered masculine or feminine ways of reacting. Men and ... Read More
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Link Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Auditory Hallucinations May 7, 2012 . 6 Comments
There are a number of different experiences that can cause a child to develop maladaptive coping tendencies. Children who are emotionally or physically abused, neglected, or raised in extremely ... Read More
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Measuring Cognitive Fusion in People with Anxiety May 4, 2012 . 8 Comments
Cognitive fusion is a process that involves attaching a thought to an experience. Cognitive fusion is beneficial in many ways. Through the process of cognitive fusion, people can become ... Read More
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Celebrating an Important Anniversary May 3, 2012 . 8 Comments
Saturday April 28th was my 11th Ocha Birthday. That is to say it was the anniversary of my initiation as a Yoruba/Lucumi Priest of Obatala (April 28, 2001). To me, it’s as important ... Read More
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Prozac During Adolescence Triggers Long-Term Effects May 1, 2012 . 1 Comment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is more prevalent in the pediatric population than previously believed. According to some estimates, between 2% and 8% of children and adolescents have mood ... Read More
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Breathing Lessons for Coping with Grief
May 1, 2012 .
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We breathe all the time, right? So, what’s the big deal? Most of us are not breathing properly throughout our days for optimum health and well-being. Most of us have poor ... Read More
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Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men? April 30, 2012 . 13 Comments
Women have been stereotypically defined as being more emotional than men. In popular culture, women are depicted as being more emotionally volatile, often erupting into fits of sadness, ... Read More
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Dealing with Mental Health Issues During the Summer
April 30, 2012 .
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For children, teens, and college students, summertime is associated with freedom from school and positive emotions. However, summer can also be a time where certain mental health issues ... Read More
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Finding ‘Nemo’ April 27, 2012 . 6 Comments
Have you seen the movie? There are a lot of parenting situations in it that we can relate to. The main one that I see is with Marlin and Nemo. Nemo has a short fin and his dad is very protective ... Read More
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Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Reduce Anxiety April 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach to treat symptoms of general anxiety disorder (GAD). The goal of CBT is to help an individual be more tolerant of their worrying ... Read More
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Wedding Season Stress: Why Is Wedding Planning so Stressful? April 25, 2012 . 10 Comments
The word bridezilla has become an oft-used part of our lexicon, and many people who have never been married are confused by the panic and stress that seems to surround wedding planning. ... Read More
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Haldol and Traumatic Brain Injury April 24, 2012 . 6 Comments
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a uniquely challenging medical condition. Repair of the physical, emotional, and cognitive damage is a long and often grueling process. In the wake ... Read More
